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Chapter 331 The Rumored Truth
Yan Shoubei's face was full of sincerity, but Zhou De still turned his head coldly.

Knowing his temperament, he continued to act both hard and soft: "As long as Mr. Zhou is willing to help, I am willing to promise that no matter what the result is, I will bear it with all my strength and will never implicate you."

Zhou De scoffed: "Even though I, Zhou De, am not talented, I know shame!"

Yan Shoubei sighed: "We are thinking about the overall situation! Mr. Zhou might as well think about it carefully. If a case really makes the two countries enmity, what good will Yu Tianlu have?"

"Oh? The envoys of the Beirong came to Jindu all the way to get you to deal with the Beirong people?" Zhou De asked suspiciously, "You think I will believe such nonsense?!"

Yan Shoubei shook his head and said, "It's true, but..." He couldn't say the rest.

However, Zhou De did have a suspicion. Although the Beirong envoy identified Zhuo Yibai's identity, it was not for the purpose of putting him to death.

I don't know what he said to Emperor Donglin, but he finally agreed with them to take away the living people after disposal.

Seeing that Zhou De still wanted to ask more questions, the two stopped talking, and told a few confidants to control them, and quickly withdrew.

A strong sense of frustration suddenly surged in Zhou De's heart, and he slowly slumped down on the seat. He seemed to be a little older again for a moment, and leaned on the armrest sadly.

He was so tough that he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

Because, even if he fights with reason, he can't compete with the Zhuowang faction that is in full swing.

In the year of Qingjing, various factions and forces subtly fought each other in Tianlu, and it was never the same again.

Jindu, the sky is about to change.

"My lord!" There was a commotion outside, and a group of yamen servants broke in, "My lord, the envoys from Beirong are here!"

"What!" Zhou De turned over and got up, the extinguished light in his eyes flashed again, the guards around him seemed to be on the verge of an enemy, and when the gate was broken open, they saw hundreds of people on display, and instantly lost their arrogance.

Two days later, news came out from Jindu that the Beirong envoys were severely obstructed when they met Zhou De in Jindu, and became angry from embarrassment, and severely injured Zhang Dian, the prisoner.However, Yan Shoubei of the current dynasty was accused by Zhou De of bending the law for personal gain and conniving at the young people who wanted to silence the prisoners.

Zhang Dian fled to the north in fear of crime, and was cast aside by everyone in Jindu.Yan Shoubei was protected by King Zhuo, but Zhou Deli committed several crimes against Yan Shoubei, and the envoys of the Beirong even stood on Zhou De's side strangely, so that Yan Shoubei was still demoted to the northwest border and never used.

Zhou De has been an official in the court for many years and has made many enemies. As soon as this move happened, the court and the public were shocked.

These news were like a hurricane passing through, shaking the entire Jindu into panic.

Three days later, on the outskirts of Jindu, a heavy rain washed away all traces.

In the tea shop on the street, several people from the rivers and lakes gathered together, discussing the political situation in the court with great interest.

"Have you heard that it is not easy for the Zhuo family to adopt Beirong people, which has been rumored a few days ago." One of the fat shopkeepers said.

The middle-aged man at the window clicked his tongue and said in amazement: "I have long heard that the young man is not an ordinary man, but he has never shown his face, and usually there is no news. Last time I heard that he was a down-and-out spy, and I sighed. I didn't expect to turn back so soon. Sended."

A short and strong man next to him said disdainfully: "What's so strange, isn't it the descendant of an ordinary family of Beirong? Even if he is a child of a decent family, he sneaked into our Tianlu to steal chickens and dogs. The Zhuo family is a noble family and adopted a Beirong family. Mr. Rong, it's cheap for him!"

The fat shopkeeper glanced at him, "No, your news is simple."

The short and strong man stared and said, "What's wrong?"

The fat shopkeeper smiled without answering, picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.

"Oh! Tell me quickly! I'm so anxious!" The short and strong man scratched his ears and cheeks.

The middle-aged man took the opportunity to interject: "It is rumored that when the Beirong envoys arrived, they specifically asked His Majesty to take the living away. I am afraid that this Beirong son is a little different."

The fat shopkeeper echoed: "It's because he was involved in the conflict of interests between Beirong and Suyuan, and he wanted to bring him back in exchange for some benefits, otherwise His Majesty would not let him go easily."

"Where do you get all these news, right or wrong?" the short and strong man questioned.

"The nickname I inquired about is not just for talking." The fat shopkeeper said with a smile, "Whether it is true or not, let's see!"

"If it's true, it would be a bit pitiful." The short and strong man sighed, and the prejudice in his heart dissipated a lot.

The middle-aged man also said in a regretful tone: "He was also sent here by mistake. He didn't know the truth about his life experience, and he couldn't even remember the memory of being changed when he was a child."

The short and strong man suddenly realized: "No wonder the Zhuo Palace couldn't produce any evidence that he was collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country."

The fat shopkeeper laughed and said: "That Mr. Zhuo was born with a good skin, and is also talented and intelligent. He must have been appreciated by the Zhuo King and regarded him as his noble son. That's why he never doubted his life experience."

Several people talked more and more lively, but the swordsman who covered his face with the curtain at the door was silent.

After a while, a clerk ran in and reported: "Everyone, the Beirong envoys will leave Jindu in half a month!"

"So fast? Doesn't the young master of the Zhuo family also follow?"

"Yes, I heard that Zhuo Wang's Mansion kindly asked him to come and clean up old things!"

"Where is the kindness coming from when they are all driven out of the house? This"

"Walls have ears, be careful what you say outside!" the swordsman at the door suddenly said.

Several people immediately shut their mouths, looked at each other in blank dismay, and then got up and rushed out.

The swordsman came out with his sword in hand, got on a fast horse, and dodged into the path.

Ye Zhaoyan lay on the bed and turned over, his eyes were closed, his forehead was sweating, and the corners of his mouth were murmuring, like a dream but not a dream.

In the dream, she stood on the clouds, overlooking the world, but she couldn't see a certain person clearly.

That Chuchen's figure was not close or far away, shrouded in a layer of mist, no matter how much she shouted, she was still unwilling to turn around.

"Miss!" Ying'er called softly before bringing Ye Zhaoyan back to reality.

Ye Zhaoyan rubbed his sore brows, slowly opened his eyes, "What's the matter?"

"Miss Qi just came to report, and Mr. Zhuo has left the Ministry of Punishment."

Ye Zhaoyan sat up and woke up from doze in an instant.

"He was picked up by the people from Zhuo Wang's mansion. He has already entered the palace, but he is not a guest." Ying'er said, taking a peek at Ye Zhaoyan, and said tentatively: "It is said that he is going to leave, Zhuo Wang kindly asked him to leave." He came to pack his things. Miss, you said a few days ago that Miss Qi and the others should pay attention to Mr. Zhuo's movements."

Ying'er opened and closed her mouth, but Ye Zhaoyan couldn't hear a word anymore, and the phrase "he's leaving" lingered in her mind.

Her fingertips trembled slightly, her heart beat faster and faster, "Leave?"

Ying'er nodded, then shook her head. Before she could explain, Ye Zhaoyan lifted the bedding, stepped on the soft blanket with bare feet, and hurried out.

"Prepare the horse!"

(End of this chapter)